Self-service beer with phenomenal food! Had one of each of the sticks except corn dogs and they were absolutely delicious. We have a handful of places that do lamb kabobs and this one was right up there. Beer uses the Pour system that seems to be taking over Sonoma county now (Round table on Farmers, Rewind Arcade in Sebastopol) and is easy and convenient. Place your card given to you at the front register in the slot and pour your beer. We also had the Zhug which was also very delicious. Sat on the patio right at opening and it was pretty empty but got busier as lunch neared. Most of my beer pours came out to about $4.75 for a 3/4 pour. Service was fast and friendly and the bathrooms were clean and nice as well. Would definitely recommend coming here! read more

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All went well. Food is excellent and enjoyed the brew taps. Well worth the trip from Sebastopol

Ok so they have moved to a nice bigger location. The wife and I wanted to try the food we know the beer and drinks are good. The new place is so nice and the food was so good. Unfortunately as of now they don't have there liquor license. They do have no alcoholic beer and drinks. The service was excellent. So how it works is get to fill your own beer. They give you a card put it in the slot and fill your glass! So go give this new place a try. Wife and I loved the food. Cheers read more

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This place is great! Prior to our visit I had only had their DIPA, the Brother Maker, that we picked up at our local Whole Foods. It's a small brewery in terms of space, there's seating at the bar inside & a couple of tables. Outside there are 3 barrels to sit around. Their hours are from 3:00-6:00 pm Tuesday-Saturday & they're a pet friendly brewery. I ordered a flight of the following beers: - The Upside Down (Barrel-Aged Sour Stout) - Marmalade (Barrel-Aged Blended Sour Ale) - The Snozzberries Taste Like Snozzberries (Barrel-Aged Blonde Sour Ale) - Trends (Slushy/Smoothie) My favorite ones were Snozzberries, very tart for all the sour lovers, & Trends, tastes like a strawberry banana smoothie. They also offer non-alcoholic beer & canned cocktails, I tried the lemon drop, they served it on the rocks, it was delicious! Can't wait to come back! read more

Barrel Brothers Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Windsor, California

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Loved stopping by this industrial brewery/taproom and trying their excellent brews. I had tried their cans from the grocery store and enjoyed them, and it's always interesting to see where they come from. From the flight and 5oz taster pours we ordered, we decided: winners were the Upside Down Barrel Aged Sour Stout (!) and the Trends slushy/smoothie beer. The Peculiar Haze Hazy DIPA was good. The Dark Sarcasm Porter and the Leatherbound Books Brown Sour were okay. We would not order the Snozberries Blonde Sour Ale again. We also got their canned cocktails to go. They were drinkable but tasted somehow muted. I might recommend not drinking them straight out of the can (like I did) but freshening them up with a splash of bubbly water, squeeze of orange, etc. Indoor and outdoor stool seating available. No food on-site (a food truck would make a great addition here!). read more

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Why did it take me so long to find... Literally the BEST tater tots I've EVER had. I don't know how it could be because I would think tater tots are the same anywhere as ling as they fry it right. Well, I don't know what kind of addictive additive is in these but DANGGGG! Also seen in photos: Korean corn dog and smash burger. 10 out of 10. Plus a cucumber collins. Live comedy, Thursday nights. read more

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The food was great and its a self serve for the drinks. Had a great vibe and nice open patio. Its fun to hustle go through and sample many things. read more

Everything is always good there! They are a welcome addition to the area and you can never go wrong.

Beer on tap by the oz!! Awesome. If you're coming here just to drink it's a win win. But the food is very bland and sub par for the options surrounding. Ordered the fried chicken 5/10. Corn dog 7/10. Poke Bowl 4/10. read more

Barrel Brothers Brewing - Fried chicken 4/10 ($17) Poke Bowl 3/10 ($15) Corn dog 7/10 ($5) 06/2023 - Breweries Near Me - Windsor, California

This week I've been treated by family to some of the most amazing food I have had all year. I left myself completely in their hands to just kick back and experience, it's making me want to leave my sleepy lil coastal town and move to Sonoma County. After a morning getting ready for Christmas we were all a little hungry and decided to just get a snack to tide us over until dinner. Nestled securely in Oliver's parking lot is this adventurous offering. It has wide open spaces and sleek lines that provide a relaxing and harmonious feel. The staff greeted us warmly and looking at the menu I could have stayed all day and sampled everything, it was more a question of what I didn't want rather than did. We decided on the Pork Belly Buns which melded flavors perfectly and actually satisfied three of us, though maybe me because I had two . Getting a drink there is interesting as they give you a debit card you insert and pour your own like a soda machine for grown ups. There is craft beers, wines, non alcoholic drinks and then for those who like something stronger, mixed drinks. They are dog friendly which is always a plus in my book and the patio is great to sit in where you can definitely people watch. Personally I think this would be a great first date spot or somewhere just to meet friends and unwind. I will be back! read more

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This place is cool, it's in the Oliver's shopping center so huge bonus. I do miss the old location. This one has the wall tap card thing so it is kinda nice even though it takes away from the experience. I will usually do small pours and then decide which one I like. They have cocktails as well. read more

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If there is something that is going to make food a little spicy, please put it on the menu! We ordered the mac n cheese and on the menu it apprears to be your run of the mill super cheesy mac n cheese. We were excited cause we haven't had a good mac in awhile. Come to find out, there was red pepper flakes or something in it that made it way to spicy/hot for me to enjoy. Even my partner who loves a good spice said it was too much. It needs to be on the menu. We overheard another lady get up and ask about it and was told it's a bold mustard... that's also not listed on the menu and it definitely was not mustard. She was having the rest of her group try it as well. Such a bummer. Other than that, we enjoyed Barrel Brothers. The tap wall is so much fun and let's you try what you want at your convenience. I love being able to created my own tasters. The rest of the food was really good. The Bahn Mi, fried pickles, and corn dog all hit the spot. My partner said the fried pickles were the best he's ever had. They were quite tasty and nice and crispy. The staff was excellent and the space was fun. Since it was a rainy day it filled up fast but everyone was so friendly and shared tables with strangers. I love that kind of vibe at breweries. We want to come back and check out some of their events so we will be back but not for the mac. read more

Excellent! Love the beer, small pizza's were terrific, & employee were friendly, helpful & pleasant. We've come back three times while on vacation. Highly recommend coming for a taste of their beer or other drinks like root beer, etc. enjoy & cheers! read more

This was our first time as a family to visit and we were very impressed with their food. We were there on a Tuesday so they had their Taco Tuesday offerings. Very good street tacos. Small but flavorful. I also had a corn dog and it was delicious. The salsas they make are very good. Better than some Mexican restaurants we have frequented. Their beer and cocktail selections are fun and tasty and the pay by the ounce option is great so you can taste a multitude of items with a swipe of a Barrel Brothers card that keeps track of your tastes for final checkout. Andrew was super friendly and was polite throughout all my questions as I was super jazzed to find such a great spot so close to home. Will definitely be back again. 5 Stars! read more

Drove all the way out from the east Bay Area tonight to get some of their t-r-e-n-d-s smoothie beers after I tried their açaí berry one which was amazing. Tried the other two they had and they were really good as well! Another thing I wanted to say is they definitely go above and beyond to make you happy. I didn't quite like the noodle salad and they let me order something else. I ordered the chopped beef sandwich and it was delish! It took a bit of time to get it as they were busy, but was worth the wait! And they gave me a beer to make up for it. It's just really nice when a place really cares about their customers. Thanks we will back for sure! read more

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The food was amazing and the drinks are delicious ! The staff are also friendly and very knowledgeable. Definitely recommend!

First time here very down to earth place. Tried all their sours & they even have a stout sour which was a first for me. I really liked 2 of them and the other 2 I thought were intresting but not something I would have again. Also you gotta try their draft cocktails. I had their lemon drop and we bought a pack of the rest of them can't wait to try them. This was also our first outing with our puppy Lexy and it was a perfect place very calm and very dog friendly. read more

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I just ate at one of my favorite places to eat in Windsor. And that's saying a lot because there's not a lot of good food in Windsor CA. That has completely changed. They decimated the menu and now it's basic pub grub. Which is such a bummer, as they had very unusual food plus good beer. That is not the only bummer. The second bummer is we ordered two burgers, NO FRIES, a brat, which we got charged extra for on the fries, two beers and it was $107. That is a complete joke. Bye-bye Barrel Brothers. I hope you're paying attention to these reviews. read more

They totally had me at help yourself to the taps. It's amazing. As much or little as you want of 39 taps on the wall. Beer, wine, cocktails (!), and non alcoholic. THEN, as if that was not amazing enough, they have cans of Manhattans you can take to go. OMG. You know they are gonna be amazing cuz barrel brothers. To top it off the food is good too. I had a Banh Mi and a basket of Thai Chili Chicken Wings and both were great. The chicken thigh Banh Mi was juicy and perfect with yummy hot chilies. And the Thai Chili spice on the wings was just perfect too. The kids liked their corn dogs and they were pretty big. Enough to fill up the 10 year old even. Cant wait to come back :). What a great add to the brew pub scene. read more

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I'm personally not a beer drinker, but hubby is! He LOVED this place! When you walk in, you give your credit card # and in exchange, you get a beer card. With this card, you are able to pour whatever beer/drinks into whatever size glass you want, and you are charged by the oz. You can drink as much as you want, and it keeps a tab. Then, at the end of the meal, you get a total and are charged. What hubby liked the most about the serve yourself bar, it allows you to try various beers and drinks so you can see what you like. You can even pour 1 oz and the price is pretty cheap. We also ordered food. Got the Moroccan Spiced Lamb for $5, which hubby said was good. I had the chicken satay stick, also $5, which he liked more than I did. I got a Poke Bowl, $15, which was fresh tasting and delicious. Also, the Southern Fried chicken, which was 3 wings and a breast. Tasty, a decent sized portion, and comes with sauce on the side. As for the taste of the drinks, margarita was our least favorite and a poorly made concoction. Hubby said he liked the Neighborhood Squatch the most. Others we tried were Saturday Morning Cartoons, Leatherbound Books, Dark Sarcasm and the Market Lime Cosmo. Flavors change often, so we'll definitely be back and try others! No doubt this location will do really well. Place was packed! It's a brilliant idea and I'm sure other establishments will follow suit. Bill came to $65, not bad at all! read more

I love this place! I think it's really nice and has a good atmosphere and great drinks!! BUT I beg them to get better food. It's very bland and just isn't that good and I've tried a lot of the menu. Service is amazing as well!!!! read more

I like some of the food but I could live without the beer wall. Think self-service gas station. The indoor/outdoor ambiance is pleasant and the beer is good for the most part. read more

This place is very misleading on their page. Food looks amazing but it's terrible !! Staff were rude ! Definitely had higher expectations for this place... so many items on the many were "unavailable." Everything is self serve so if you want a nice cocktail go somewhere else, these are not freshly made or visually aesthetic at all. Overall, disappointed. It does however have nice seating area just a ton of sun and little shade unless you sit inside. read more

Fantastic new brew house! I love the serve yourself beverages style. Great variety of drinks, not just beer. Be careful though- it's expensive so your tab will quickly creep up. Excellent indoor/outdoor ambiance. They have an eclectic food menu with a variety of types of food: Asian noodles, pupusas, fried chicken, skewers, poke bowl, bahn mi, etc. the skewers were a delicious light option. This place could not be more perfect. read more

Finally got here and wasn't sure what to expect. If you look on the website it has a few beer pictures in bottles - maybe 4. When you get to the Taproom (in an industrial park like everything else in Sonoma), there are well over 20 beers to choose from. And a page of sours!! It's a big room with a tv, a long bar, a bunch of friendly staff willing to assist you with the right choice. It was a lot to take in - or just way above expectations. We split 5 halfsies or 5oz beers. 5 IPA's - 3 singles and 2 doubles. They were all quite different (to those that think they taste the same) and I have my favorites. Then we tasted the Pilsener and the Porter (Dark Sarcasm). I absolutely loved the Pilsener - excellent full flavor. And the Porter you have a choice of having it served from Nitro (no carbonation) or with Carbonation. I chose with and liked it very much. Caitlyn or Kaitlyn did a great job taking care of us and was friendly and knowledgeable. read more

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Honestly this was not a very fun experience. I went in and tried their self serve drinks. First of, before walking in I was not aware it was self served. You are given a card where you are only allowed 3 drinks ( which I am all for due to people trying to over serve themselves) but then when trying to get the card reactivated, no one to be found. I went through my 3 drinks quickly since I got my kids non alcoholic drinks. So I went back for my second drink, and told me I needed to reactivated. We had 2 cards attached to the same credit card. So not knowing what was going on I was looking dumb walking back to your table, and doing the back and fourth thing trying to figure out what was going on with the card. I feel like if they would of let me know that was a thing, I would been more prepared. I was tired of waiting for someone to tell me about the 3 drink memo that I never got. I just was frustrated and decided I was done. I went yo pay my $15 tab. To my surprise, after all that fiasco, I got charged a $10?! -- yeah, not going back. read more

Great food, beers are diverse and delicious (and I am not a beer drinker) and the nice open space outside with heaters makes for lovely ambience. A great spot overall! read more

Been meaning to swing by Barrel Brothers for years and finally had the chance to have a few beers there last night. Love the warehouse location, which has a long concrete bar and outdoor seating too. The large roll up doors provide plenty of fresh air too. They brew on-site, so you get all those great hops and fermentation smells as well. Had their pils and a porter, both of which were excellent. I'll be back soon! read more

You HAVE to be here. A passion from ownership seeps into every bite. This is the real deal.

Fun place - enjoyed the pour yourself taps - really did not enjoy the poor service and attitude of the staff. It just seem very unfriendly, unhelpful, and tried to make me feel badly for the fact that our food order took 30 minutes for them to make. Whoever was at the front counter today would be better in the back out of contact with customers. That beer is pretty good. Food is OK. read more

The location is really nice and the concept of pouring your own beers is great since you don't have to wait in any line once you've checked in at the front desk and put your card on file (not sure how this would work if you're paying cash). The employees are all friendly and the beer was great. The thing that hurts this place is the menu, at least for me. It's a bit too posh for my taste. I like getting bar food when I get a beer... give me nachos, sliders, pizza, that kind of thing. There were only a few things I would really consider ordering on the menu. But hey, that's me and maybe other people are into this kind of menu. I'd just recommend checking it out first if you're looking to get food with your beer. My suggestion would be for them to refine the menu so it's more appealing for regular dudes read more

What a great place to be on a Tuesday night... Trivia Night!!! Good people, good food, and great beer! Need a relaxing environment... this is the place to be! read more

Horrible concept. Surrendering credit card payment method up front in order to get a second card that allows you to serve yourself? Numerous items were unavailable. Beer was decent but overpriced. Then at checkout, there were 4 people standing around waiting to assist (who could have served us and eliminated all the unnecessary pantomime), and then the payment screen defaulted to tip payments !?!?!? Do not expect a tip for self service, and if I want to serve myself, next time I will purchase some quality beer at Olivers and stay home. Will not be returning, hospitality requires at least a little effort. read more

I give it 5* for the beer and 2* for the food. Placing your order and getting a pour-your-own beer card during check-in is really slow, especially during mealtimes. Check-out is equally as slow or you can toss your beer card in the bucket, which will close out the check and add in an additional 18% tip. Everything on the menu is a small portion, so you need to order a many items. The 5 really small pieces of fried chicken were overcooked and certainly not enough for a meal unless it came with biscuits, mashed potatoes, and gravy. But then we would be talking," Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" type food. The Lamb skewer was good. $8.50 for 6 yucca fries. Only 4 small pieces of tuna in the tuna poke salad. I like to pour my own beer and convenient if you only need another 1/2 glass. Next time I will stop by for the beer only and probably have dinner somewhere else. read more

This was my second time checking out this place! The first time, they didn't have their alcohol license which was a disappointment, however; the food was really great and the a quick turn around with food. I thought it was a little strange to open a taproom without a liquor license but was excited to return and give it another try. I returned this week with a group of friends. The ambiance was great and the place was busy! We ordered a few food items, turn around and seasoning was great. However; when it came to the beers and service, it was unfortunate. The beers were NOT cold and extremely foamy. When i spoke with a staff member about the kegs, who had red hair, he was really rude and came off really pretentious. Sonoma County is a small community and i'm hoping to give this place another try and give it the benefit of the doubt as I love supporting our incredible brew masters in the County. Hopefully moving forward, that staff member will be kind to reoccurring business consumers. read more

We wanted to love this place for its great beer, great new location, and to support local. However, the food is all over the place, bite sized portions, and unfortunately, not any good. The atmosphere is basic and everything is ordered at the counter, no real table service. We will continue supporting by purchasing the beer at local grocery stores but don't have the desire to visit the restaurant again. read more

We have been coming to Barrel Brothers since they first opened. And they never disappoint! They have some of best beers in Sonoma county. I personally love the Pilsner and Mexican lager. And they have several IPA's and sours for folks that crave those. They also make terrific seltzers. Today Seedless Watermelon is on tap. And NOW they even have cocktails. I'm having the Orange Blossom Lemon drop. Delicious. Also they have the BEST non alcoholic beers on tap! Exactly same as their loaded beers. Just alcohol free! read more

Very well done . Very happy to be at a brewery with non alcoholic beer options. They offer 6 different styles of NAs. Would love s sampler of NA but that's ok .. maybe in the future. Great beer . Lovely staff. Thanks bb read more

Maybe this just isn't what I was expecting. Went on a Friday night and place was fairly busy. Giants were playing but TVs were turned off. I had the Porter and it was excellent. But the atmosphere was strange. Is this a tap house or a restaurant? The menu was bizarre. A complete mix of foods from Honduras to Yemen to Greece to Mexico. I didn't eat but a friend enjoyed the fried Chicken. This was a taphouse but they block your phone reception as if it were a fine dining establishment. I just didn't care for it but I was there for a casual beer with friends. This place is suffering from an identity crisis. Drank one beer and walked over to the town green for dinner and drinks. The place is new and hopefully they'll figure it out soon. Give it a try! read more

So glad we made our visit to Barrel Brothers from our trip to Healdsburg for wine tasting. Service: The beer-tender was amazing. We were a group of 5 with like my bf's parents who didn't speak English really. She didn't judge and let us tried plenty of beers. Beer: From lights to darks, lagers to porters. A beer for everyone. I never like IPA's but their Milk Was a Bad Choice (Milkshake Double IPA with Strawberries) was so good. Smooth, creamy, and delicious! Their Dark Sarcasm Porter was good too. Cans and Growler: They have 4 packs of 16oz cans for $20, bottles, and growlers. We loved it so much we walked out with 2 - 4 packs of Milk was a Bad Choice. Amenities: Ping pong table and a little carpet area to play on. Dog and kids friendly. Location: Where the heck are we going? was the first question that popped out. It was dark and we missed the right turn. It's down a alley looking street then in a parking lot to the left. Highly recommended! read more

Barrel Brothers Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Windsor, California

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